CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80053
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,340
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Valley Regional Medical Center is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$10.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $10.56 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,340 (22159%)
Insurance Median: $21 (199%)
Cash: $2,340 (22159% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (199% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $10.56 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Texas Health Network $9 85%
Usa Mco $9 85%
Aetna $10 - $112 95%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $10 95%
Molina Healthcare $10 - $22 95%
United $10 - $1,053 95%
American Health Plan $11 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $1,053 104%
Cigna $11 - $39 104%
Humana $11 - $135 104%
Independent Medical System $11 104%
Physicians Health Choice $11 104%
Prominence Health $11 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $11 104%
Shared Health $11 104%
Superior Health Plan $11 - $164 104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $11 104%
Wellmed $11 104%
Molina $12 114%
Superior $16 152%
Corvel Corporation $21 199%
Omni Healthcare $22 208%
Oscar $25 237%
Healthcare Highways $32 303%
Texas Workforce Commission $562 5322%
Averde Health $772 7311%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,006 - $1,989 9527%
First Health $1,345 12737%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,404 13295%
Southwest Medical $1,404 13295%
Coastal Comp $1,521 14403%
Total E&P Mexico $1,521 14403%
Affiliated Healthcare $1,591 15066%
Mcm Maxcare $1,872 17727%
Pronet Ppo $1,872 17727%
Usa Managed Care $1,872 17727%
Beech Street $2,106 19943%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals